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Overview |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 717 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $54,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $54,892 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $15,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $27,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $43,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 2,216 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 1,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $243 |
Diversity |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 717 students)
UMES vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 873.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.3% higher at Hampshire College than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($54,892.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Hampshire College ($14,595 vs. $27,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 42.5% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($10,636 vs. $15,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 250.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($43,944 vs. $12,530)
UMES vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or UMES .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hampshire College (70.4%)
UMES vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Hampshire College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hampshire College and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $3,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/